Christmas Seduction. Jessica Lemmon

Flynn held his glass aloft, and the four of them banged the beers together. “So what have you been up to with the wellness commune, Duncan?”

      He’d only met Flynn twice, but had determined that joking was Flynn’s style. Tate liked Reid’s friends and their fiancées. They were good people.

      “Planning on a big Thanksgiving dinner Friday for the residents,” Tate answered. “Serving Kool-Aid at the end for the really dedicated.”

      The guys laughed at the cult reference. Tate took it as a win. He knew the way Spright Wellness Community had been perceived it the past, but the place had gained a reputation for luxury living, thanks to Tate. Visitors flocked to the island and filled their community to capacity to eat, shop or simply spend time in nature.

      “What about you guys?” Tate asked.

      “Family dinner.” Reid slid a glance at Gage. “With that wanker.”

      “I tried to disinvite him, but Mom said it’d ruin the holiday,” Gage returned, poker-faced.

      “We’re going to California to Sab’s parents. Her brother, Luke, is flying in from Chicago to join us.”

      “He’s in Chi-town now?” Reid asked. “Sabrina never told me that.”